Amy Nicholson
Film critic and co-host of Unspooled, offering critical analysis, contextual history, and interpretive commentary about Ishtar and filmmaking in the episode.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 34min
The Worst Movie Ever Made? with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson
Amy Nicholson, film critic and Unspooled co-host, offers sharp historical context. Paul Scheer, comedian and Unspooled co-host, brings production stories and industry color. They unpack Ishtar’s chaotic shoot, clashing creative styles, studio politics, and how a film becomes a cultural punching bag. Short, funny tangents pop up throughout.
Feb 18, 2026 • 52min
Heathcliff, It’s Me Cathy Edition
Jamelle Bouie, NYT columnist known for sharp cultural and political takes, and Amy Nicholson, LA Times film critic and classic-cinema buff, dig into Emerald Fennell’s campy Wuthering Heights adaptation and its casting choices. They unpack Ryan Murphy’s glossy Love Story about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, then celebrate the anarchic, nostalgia-forward revival of The Muppet Show.
Feb 18, 2026 • 52min
Culture Gabfest - Heathcliff, It’s Me Cathy Edition
Jamelle Bouie, New York Times columnist who mixes politics with cultural critique, and Amy Nicholson, LA Times film critic and Unspooled co-host, dig into three pop-culture beasts. They spar over Emerald Fennell’s lurid Wuthering Heights, unpack Ryan Murphy’s glossy JFK Jr. love story, and celebrate the anarchic revival of The Muppet Show. Quick, sharp takes on casting, aesthetics, and why these stories still fascinate.
